iRubric: : Persuasion Speech rubric

Used Monroe's Motivated Sequence in the body of the speech. Main points work within the steps and are clearly distinguished with supporting details. Transitions are effectively used for coherent movement from point to point.

General body organization resembled Monroe's Motivated Sequence but some steps weren't clear or well-developed. Transitions were okay, but not as unique or distinct as the could be.

The speaker somewhat related Monroe's Motivated Sequence to the organizational format,, but the steps --(need, satisfaction, visualization) lacked detail to the extent that some persuasive impact was compromised. Transitions need work.

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points. Difficult to identify introduction, body, and conclusion.

Depth of content reflects knowledge and understanding of topic. Main points adequately substantiated with timely, relevant and sufficient support.
Thoughtful audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and supporting evidence.

Provided accurate explanation of key concepts.Provides some support for main points, but needed to elaborate further with explanations, examples, descriptions, etc. Support is relevant, but could be stronger.
Good audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and content.

Provides very minor amounts of content and little support for main points. Explanations of concepts are a bit weak or incomplete. Listeners gain minimal knowledge from presentation.
Topic seems somewhat relevant to audience, but not explicitly stated. Vague reference to audience needs and/or interests.
Considering interests of audience didn't seem paramount in topic and or/content.

Provides irrelevant or no support. Explanations of concepts are inaccurate or incomplete. Listeners gain little knowledge form presentation. No attempt made to connect topic to targeted audience.

Consistently and effectively used eye contact to establish rapport with audience. Inconspicuous use of speaker notes and effective use of scanning to established an expanded zone of interaction.

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on just a few people during the speech. Some use of speaker notes. Seemed a bit disengaged from audience for short periods of time.

Conspicuous use of speaker notes. Seems disengaged from audience for noticeable periods of time.

The speaker seldom looked at the audience. Reads speech from notes. Avoided eye contact with audience. Only occasional and sporadic glances.

Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Space was used well (front and center).

The speaker had adequate and non-distracting movement during the speech. Decent use of speaking space (front of room)

The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Space wasn't used to the advantage of the speaker (stayed in one place the whole time)

Movements were distracting (pacing or monotonous). Use of space was not considered by the speaker (potted plant)

kept within required time frame

15-30 seconds over required time

31-1:00 over required time

1:00-3:00 over required time.